Colleen Helme Reading Order

3 books (2017–2021)

Colleen Helme's three-book anthology series spans from 2017 to 2021 and appears to be complete. The collection includes The 12 Slays of Christmas, The 12 Slays of Christmas Recipe Book, and Seasoned Magic, which should be read in publication order. Drawing on Helme's expertise in mystery, thriller, and action adventure genres, this series offers standalone entries that build on one another through their release sequence.

Start with The 12 Slays of Christmas and read in order.

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1	The 12 Slays of Christmas 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The 12 Slays of Christmas Recipe Book 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Seasoned Magic 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2011–2011)

Colleen Helme's Flame of Destiny series consists of two complete mystery and action-adventure novels published in 2011. The pair should be read in publication order, beginning with Flame of Destiny followed by The Relic, to experience the full story as intended.

Start with Flame of Destiny and read in order.

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1	Flame of Destiny 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Relic 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2025–2026)

This two-book mystery and action adventure series by Colleen Helme follows a cast of characters navigating the dangerous worlds of crime and espionage. The first installment, The Hitman and the Psychic, launched in 2025, with The Mob Boss and the Assassin arriving in 2026. The series is ongoing, so additional books may be forthcoming. Readers should begin with publication order to experience the story as intended.

Start with The Hitman and the Psychic and read in order.

2 books (2021–2022)

Colleen Helme's Sand and Shadows series consists of two mystery and thriller novels published in 2021 and 2022. The series appears to be complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Angel Falls followed by Desert Devil. This two-book series combines mystery and action elements within the author's thriller framework.

Start with Angel Falls and read in order.

23 books (2011–2026)

The Shelby Nichols series is an ongoing mystery and thriller collection comprising 22 books published between 2011 and 2025. Readers should start with the first installment, Carrots, and follow the books in publication order to experience the complete narrative arc. The series continues to expand, with new entries released regularly through 2025.

Start with Carrots, the first of 22 books in the Shelby Nichols series.

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1	Carrots 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Fast Money 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Lie or Die 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Secrets That Kill 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Trapped By Revenge 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Deep In Death 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Crossing Danger 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Devious Minds 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Hidden Deception 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	Laced In Lies 2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	A Midsummer Night's Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	Deadly Escape 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	Devil in a Black Suit 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	Marked for Murder 2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	Dying Wishes 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	Ghostly Serenade 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	High Stakes Crime 2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	License to Steal 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	Ties That Bind 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	Grave Duty 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	Presumed Dead 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Poisoned Truth 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	Haunted Past 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2010–2026)

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1	Songbird 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Imitation Alien 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible